Using Existing Journeys to Lower Delivery Impact

Matching Parcels to Existing Travel

Senders post a delivery request on the platform and drivers already planning the same route accept the job. No new vehicle leaves its depot or home to collect the item. The journey happens regardless of the parcel, so the only added distance is the short detour to the pickup and drop-off points.

This approach avoids the fuel and emissions that come from a dedicated van making a separate trip. Drivers use space they already have available in their car or van. Senders pay into escrow before the item moves, and the driver receives 70 percent of the agreed price once the sender confirms safe arrival. The platform keeps the remaining 30 percent. All pricing starts at a €9 minimum and then follows distance.

Practical Steps for Senders

• Describe the parcel accurately so drivers can judge space and weight.
• Choose a pickup time that fits common travel patterns on that route.
• Release payment only after inspecting the item.

Small businesses sending regular but low-volume goods can list multiple items on different days rather than booking a single large van run. The platform shows the exact commission before the sender confirms the job.

What Drivers Need to Consider

Drivers already travelling the route simply indicate their origin, destination and available space. They accept only jobs that fit their schedule and vehicle. Once the item is handed over, the driver follows the agreed route and updates the sender at each stage. Payment arrives automatically after confirmation.

Because the trip is already happening, drivers do not incur extra fuel costs beyond the minor detour. The 70 percent share therefore represents additional income for a journey they planned anyway.

Comparing the Two Models

A dedicated delivery van must travel to the collection point, carry the item and return or continue to its next job. Each of those legs adds kilometres driven solely for the parcel. In the peer-to-peer model the kilometres are already being driven; the parcel simply occupies existing capacity. Over many shipments the difference in total vehicle movements becomes clear.

Senders who need to move items between cities or regions can check the platform for drivers posting the exact corridor they require. If no suitable driver appears, the listing remains open until one does. This removes pressure to book a separate vehicle immediately.

Record Keeping and Transparency

Every transaction records the agreed price, the 30 percent platform share and the 70 percent paid to the driver. Senders and drivers can review these details after each completed job. The €9 minimum ensures small local deliveries remain viable while distance-based pricing scales for longer routes.

By relying on journeys that would occur anyway, both senders and drivers reduce the overall number of vehicles on the road without changing their own travel plans.